Paul Hilton on finding his own Scrooge, saving the Oldham Coliseum and why it’s good to cry at the theatre

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The WhatsOnStage Podcast

Sarah Crompton & Alex Wood

195 episodes

4 days ago

WhatsOnStage managing editor Alex Wood and chief theatre critic Sarah Crompton host a weekly podcast on all things theatrical. News, views, frank exchanges and lists offer an unmissable guide to what’s happening on stage (and in film and on television) now, in the past and in future. From musicals, to plays, to immersive shows, to interviews with the biggest stars, there's something for everyone!

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Paul Hilton on finding his own Scrooge, saving the Oldham Coliseum and why it’s good to cry at the theatre

The WhatsOnStage Podcast

32 minutes 28 seconds

1 month ago

Paul Hilton on finding his own Scrooge, saving the Oldham Coliseum and why it’s good to cry at the theatre

As he approaches press night, we check in with award-winning actor Paul Hilton, who is getting his Scrooge on this Christmas at the Old Vic. He reflects on finding his own way into the iconic miser, and what drew him to Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic after initially turning the role down. More broadly, he reflects on his career: bringing The Inheritance to New York after its landmark London moment, and the work he did helping to save Oldham Coliseum. He also expresses a great desire to work on Hamlet Hail To The Thief with Thom Yorke once again – if ever the moment arose.

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